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Brian Joseph Blackford
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Biography
Brian J. Blackford specializes in immigration law. He has dedicated his career to advocacy for the rights of immigrants in the courtroom and in the community. Brian represents clients with a wide variety of immigration issues and, notably, successfully represents detained and other immigrants with complicated charges of deportation resulting from criminal convictions. He also assists clients with their criminal defense, family law, and probate needs, often as part of a broader strategy for obtaining immigration benefits. Brian possesses the breadth of knowledge, experience and creativity to analyze the unique facts and issues at play in each case, and the work ethic and drive to devise solutions to fit each individual's specialized needs. Outside of the courtroom, Brian serves as the president of the board of directors of a refugee resettlement agency and in many leadership positions within legal organizations.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Immigration
77%
18 years | 1,500 cases
Asylum
10%
18 years | 250 cases
Criminal Defense
5%
10 cases
Guardianship
5%
10 cases
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Licensed in Iowa for 11 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nebraska for 17 years
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Blackford Law LLC
11711 Arbor Street, Suite 220, Omaha, NE, 68144
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Posted by Gisella | July 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Outstanding Immigration Attorney!
Mr. Blackford was my Supervisor for 2 years and what a great experience it was. He is very dedicated to his clients and always makes sure they have the best possible outcome! He has been successfully winning hundreds of cases and will continue succeeding because he works very hard tirelessly for all ...
Brian Joseph Blackford's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. We have cases with Brian and he does a great job for his clients. I like his professionalism and he is trustworthy. We recommend many of our clients to his Law Firm."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Brian was the immigration attorney for a client I represented in a custody matter. He demonstrated an extremely high level of competence in regards to the immigration issues on the case."
"I really want to endorse this lawyer. He is a very nice, competent and well mannered fellow. Also he is a very intelligent and experienced attorney who helps people with immigration issues. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal help!!"
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Experience
Honors
2007
CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Trial Practice, CALI
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney/Managing Member, Blackford Law LLC
2009 - 2014
Attorney, Peck Law Firm LLC
2007 - 2009
Law Clerk/Attorney, Chavez and Associates
Associations
2016 - Present
Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of CommerceGovernance Committee
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Iowa/Nebraska Chapter)ICE Liaison
2014 - Present
Nebraska State Bar AssociationImmigration Law Section Executive Committee
2013 - Present
Nebraska State Bar AssociationHouse of Delegates (District 4)
2012 - Present
Refugee Empowerment CenterPresident, Board of Directors
2016 - 2017
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Iowa/Nebraska Chapter)Chair
2015 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Iowa/Nebraska Chapter)Vice Chair
2015 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationNational Pro Bono Service Committee
2013 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationNational ICE Liaison Committee
2013 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Iowa/Nebraska Chapter)NE Immigration Reform Advocacy Liaison
2012 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationNational Consumer Protection/UPL Action Committee
2010 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Iowa/Nebraska Chapter)USCIS Liaison
Sample of Legal Cases
Cortez-Gaitan v. Lynch
Motion for Remand granted
Ortega-Marroquin v. Holder
Petition for Review granted and case remanded
Education
2008
Creighton University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Creighton University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Immigrant Rights Presentation
Know Your Rights
2017
2017 Annual Conference
Introduction to Crimmigration
2015
2015 Nebraska Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Civil Rights and Nebraska Legislative Bill 403 (2009)
2015
2015 Iowa-Nebraska Chapter CLE
Prosecutorial Discretion/Johnson Memo
2015
2015 Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Community Forum
DACA and Nebraska Legislative Bill 623 (2015)
2014
2014 Nebraska State Bar Association Annual Meeting
Ethical Issues Relating to the Immigration Status of Individuals, Rights of Third Persons Under Rule 3-504.4, and Eligibility for Government Services (LB 403)
2014
2014 Iowa-Nebraska Chapter CLE
Crimmigration/Hot Topics in Removal Defense
Languages
Spanish